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Dedicated to the study, exploration, and appreciation of natural history in the Santa Ynez Valley region.


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  • New Programs Coming in Fall 2024

    We roam free in the heat of summer. . . We have two program seasons each year, spring and fall. We have finished our slate of field trips and lectures for the Spring Programs season. Please come back in September for our new Fall Program …

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  • Thursday, June 20: Summer Solstice Mindful Yoga / Nature Walk

    Field trip with Laurie Burnaby and Marion Schlinger Thursday, June 20, 2024, 9:00 to 11:00 a.m. Participation limited to 20.  No prior yoga experience necessary. Registration opens at 9:00 a.m. on May 23 for members and June 6 for nonmembers at syvnhs@syvnature.org or 805/693-5683. Members …

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  • Pop-Ups! Good reasons to check back in.

    The Society sometimes has events “pop up” on short notice, without time to be included in the newsletter. We’ll post these events on the website and email notice to our members and friends. (“Friends” are nonmembers who’ve signed up for our newsletter. Check the banner …

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